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300 Bulgarian Farmers Form Human Chain against FMD Measures

About 300 Bulgarian farmers from the Strandzha Mountain region participated in a human chain to stop vets from killing their animals infected with the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

Society | March 27, 2011, Sunday // 17:50 | Viewed: 4454

Thousands of Protesters Block Major Roads in Bulgarian Cities

The protesters against the skyrocketing fuel prices in Bulgaria demanded up to BGN 2 for petrol and BGN 1 for propane-butane at the second nationwide protest rally.

Society | March 27, 2011, Sunday // 15:40 | Viewed: 4034

Bulgaria's Capital Turns Off 735 Light Bulbs for Earth Hour

During the "Earth Hour" campaign Saturday evening, the Bulgarian capital Sofia has saved 44 MGW of electric power, the power utility CEZ announced Sunday.

Society » Environment | March 27, 2011, Sunday // 14:52 | Viewed: 3131

Victim of Bulgaria's Foiled Bank Robbery Remains Critical

The condition of the Sliven Investbank security guard, who was shot during a bank robbery attempt, remains critical.

Society | March 27, 2011, Sunday // 13:48 | Viewed: 3294

Bulgarians Rise in Defense of Failed Bank Robber

Bulgarians from the village of Korten, near the town of Nova Zagora, have started collecting signatures in defense of the failed bank robber, Stefan Petrov Stefanov, who is from the same village.

Society | March 27, 2011, Sunday // 12:49 | Viewed: 3060

Radiation Levels in Bulgaria Remain Unchanged

Latest measurements, conducted Sunday, show that the radiation levels all across the country remain unchanged, the Bulgarian Nuclear Regulatory Agency informs.

Society » Health | March 27, 2011, Sunday // 12:12 | Viewed: 4974

Bulgaria Braces for New Round of Mass Protests

The second nationwide protest rally against the skyrocketing fuel prices is being held in Bulgaria Sunday and starts at 1 pm, organizers announce.

Society | March 27, 2011, Sunday // 11:37 | Viewed: 3262

Daylight Saving Time Is in Place in Bulgaria

The summer daylight saving time is in place in Bulgaria Sunday March 27, the National Metrology Center reminds.

Society | March 27, 2011, Sunday // 10:28 | Viewed: 2787

Poor SE Bulgaria Villagers to Protest FMD Measures

Villagers from Bulgaria's southeastern Strandzha region are calling a protest Sunday against what appears to be the imminent slaughter of some 7000 animals over fears of widespread foot-and-mouth disease.

Society | March 26, 2011, Saturday // 19:44 | Viewed: 2644

Bulgaria Among 134 Nations to Mark Earth Hour

A record number of countries - 134 - have already started officially observing Earth Hour Saturday evening.

Society » Environment | March 26, 2011, Saturday // 18:47 | Viewed: 1989

New Flare of FMD Discovered in SE Bulgaria

Foot-and-mouth disease was discovered in three more villages in the southeastern Bulgarian Strandzha mountains.

Society » Health | March 26, 2011, Saturday // 12:57 | Viewed: 2578

Bulgaria Switches to Daylight Saving Time

Bulgaria will switch to daylight saving time, turning clocks one hour ahead at 3 am Sunday morning.

Society | March 26, 2011, Saturday // 11:21 | Viewed: 2408

Radioactive Particles from Japan's Fukushima NPP to Reach Bulgaria

Air masses containing radioactive molecules emitted from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan will reach Bulgaria in the late afternoon on Saturday.

Society » Environment | March 25, 2011, Friday // 20:53 | Viewed: 2987

Sofia Braces for Blockade by Motorbikers, Socialists, Football Fans

The traffic in Bulgaria's capital Sofia will likely be rather tense on Saturday as a protest rally, a motorcycle march, and an international football match will close many of the major streets and boulevards.

Society | March 25, 2011, Friday // 19:27 | Viewed: 2262

Ratings of Bulgaria's Ruling GERB Crash by 15% Y/Y - Poll

Support for Bulgaria's ruling, center-right Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) party continues to go down - 3% on monthly basis and 15% on year on year.

Society | March 25, 2011, Friday // 11:23 | Viewed: 2563

Orthodox Bulgaria Celebrates Annunciation

Bulgarian Christians celebrate Friday one of the most important Christian holidays - Annunciation.

Society | March 25, 2011, Friday // 09:58 | Viewed: 3214

Bulgaria's Govt to Tackle 'Brown Bear-Human' Conflict

Bulgaria's Environment Ministry has crafted a curiously entitled project - "Plan for Dealing with the Brown Bear-Human Conflict" to address the 2010 incidents of killer bear attacks.

Society » Environment | March 24, 2011, Thursday // 19:45 | Viewed: 2996

Cypress Hill, Morcheeba Join Bulgaria's Elevation Music Festival

The American hip hop ground Cypress Hill and British trip hop and RnB band Morcheeba will participate in the new Bulgarian pop and rock music festival Elevation, the organizers announced.

Society » Culture | March 24, 2011, Thursday // 17:24 | Viewed: 5570

New FMD Outbreak Found in Bulgaria's Burgas District

A new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been found in the village of Granichar, in the Burgas district, experts from the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency announced Thursday.

Society » Health | March 24, 2011, Thursday // 14:46 | Viewed: 3656

Bulgaria Wants Back 'Unlawfully Returned' Estates of Ex Tsar

The Bulgarian state has asked to take back three royal residences – Tsarska Bistrirsa, Sitnyakovo and Vrana – and has claimed for compensation of BGN 110 000 for their use throughout the years.

Society | March 24, 2011, Thursday // 13:17 | Viewed: 4497

Bulgarian Students Call for Emotional Culture Classes in Schools

Students from New Bulgarian University in Sofia have proposed the introduction of emotional culture classes in schools.

Society » Education | March 24, 2011, Thursday // 11:50 | Viewed: 2380
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